POLITICS
Opposition misstep could shake democracy: Thapa
Opposition misstep could shake democracy: Thapa
Speaking at an event in Kathmandu, he said the opposition carries responsibilities equal to those of the government, and any lapse on their part can shake the entire democratic system.
May 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Kamala River diversion washed away, Postal Highway disrupted
Kamala River diversion washed away, Postal Highway disrupted
The makeshift diversion, constructed as an alternative to a bridge currently under construction along the Postal Highway, was washed away by Saturday morning’s flood.
May 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Safe environment for journalists a must: President Paudel
Safe environment for journalists a must: President Paudel
In his message, President Paudel wished for continued success for the Nepali media sector in exercising and safeguarding the rights guaranteed by the Constitution and in fearlessly delivering truthful information to the public.
May 03, 2026
ECONOMY
Customs clearance halted as importers reject MRP rule
Customs clearance halted as importers reject MRP rule
Importers across Nepal halted customs clearance in protest against a mandatory MRP labeling rule, stranding over 1,000 containers and forcing the government to roll back the policy in favor of self-declaration.
May 03, 2026
POLITICS
Mass purge in public sector: 1,594 officials ousted in landmark ordinance move
Mass purge in public sector: 1,594 officials ousted in landm...
The “Special Ordinance on Removal of Public Officials, 2083,” issued on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, resulted in the immediate dismissal of 1,594 officials appointed through various political and statutory mechanisms across state ins...
May 02, 2026
WORLD
Gulf countries' plans to bypass Hormuz still far off, experts warn
Gulf countries' plans to bypass Hormuz still far off, expert...
The war in the Middle East has forced the Gulf monarchies to rethink their oil and trade routes, but rerouting them will be no simple task, experts say.
May 02, 2026
WORLD
China rejects US sanctions on refineries over Iran oil links
China rejects US sanctions on refineries over Iran oil links
China will not comply with US sanctions against five firms targeted for purchasing Iranian oil, Beijing's commerce ministry said on Saturday.
May 02, 2026
WORLD
Whole of Humanity paying price," says UN Secy General Guterres as West Asia crisis enters...
Whole of Humanity paying price," says UN Secy General Guterr...
In a post on X, Guterres said, "The Middle East crisis is in its third month & the whole of humanity is paying the price."
May 02, 2026
WORLD
Japan spends more than $30 bn to prop up yen: reports
Japan spends more than $30 bn to prop up yen: reports
The yen, trading just shy of 160 yen to the dollar, is close to its level from the summer of 2024, when Japanese authorities spent billions of dollars to boost its value.
May 02, 2026
ECONOMY
Two-thirds of Kathmandu-based cooperatives flout financial reporting rules
Two-thirds of Kathmandu-based cooperatives flout financial r...
In a striking revelation, around two-thirds of cooperatives operating in Kathmandu district have failed to submit their annual financial reports to the authorities and have not renewed their licences on time.
May 02, 2026